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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,224.54 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,224.54 and 603.66 is: 833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,224.54 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,224.54 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,224.54 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 739,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,205.82/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.23

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